Need advice Lowe Husky 1960M

[M2A2]

I have a Lowe 1960M that I don’t know what to do with. I just cleaned her all up. The motor is tiller1991 40 Johnson. Has issues like the cylinder for the lift is frozen. I believe the lower unit is close to being in need of a rebuild. This costly. Besides, I hate this thing it’s almost killed me several times when you hit something the motor never comes up fast enough it has a shock absorber cylinder and it violently throws you to the left or to the right you better hold on. I can’t stand the design I need a motor that flips up. One of my questions is how much does a decent 40 horse run and what kind would you buy? My top speed going down River myself is 27 miles an hour. It has a 12 V trolling motor on it now. But I have a brand new 24 V Minnkota power drive and a hook Garmin. That’s not hooked up. The boat is gigantic beam is 83 inches. It can take nine passengers. Lol. It’s a total open concept with a little deck up front. It’s totally bare bones. It has an aluminum floor It’s totally bare bones. I’ve had a lot of fun in this boat. But it’s just something else I have to take care of. So I don’t know should it stay or should it go? The trailer is in good shape. It’s a shorelander, I’m not saying I’m gonna sell it but how much is something like this worth?

 

[Skunked again]

If you’re contemplating selling it, do it NOW! Before you put more money into, that you won’t get back.
For what it’s worth, that boat looks like a great template to work with, lots of room!

For engine parts, your local dealer, boats.net, Marineengine.com.

For new engine pricing, figure $120 per horsepower. I advise, if buying new, to do so through a local dealer. That way, when there’s issues, they’ll work on it quicker than if you bought a new one online.

If you put a new engine on it, unless you’re putting the boat on a hp restricted lake, MAX the engine!!!

For pricing of the rig, as it sits, look on OfferUp, Craigslist, marketplace in your area. The prices vary greatly across the country.

 

[airshot]

Bet new motor cost is now over 150 per hp, they have really gone up. My local dealer claims 3-4 month wait if not in stock and he doesn't have much stock!! Big hp engines like over 250 hp has a year long wait !! If that ole two stroke still has life, get it fixed, I am still a big fan of them over heavy and expensive to repair four strokes.
However, if you choose to keep it, you have a great starting point !!